My iPod 3rd generation isn't updating my apps.

I just updated a few apps today (my iPod was connected to my computer with my USB cable and I was in Itunes, my iPod was recognized, and it was showing all the apps I have.) Then a couple still said "update", so I clicked on update and they just said "will update" and nothing happened. Why aren't they updating, when I just updated some other ones? There are 3 that just sit there saying "will update" (Facebook, Weatherbug and Messenger). I have not idea why it won't update, I never had a problem before. I am in my iTues profile and it is showing all my apps in there, I even clicked on sync, it says it synced, but those apps are still not updated. Anyone know what the problem could be?? Thank you!
Also, when I turn on my iPod when not attached to the computer via USB, I go into the App Store, it shows the Updates button in the bottom right corner highlighted in blue, but when I hit it, nothing happens. The page says all apps are up to date, but why is the blue update arrow highlight to download updates?

Ok, I think I know why those apps won't update. I tried updating them from my iPod (instead of from my computer) and when I hit Install, it says "iPod current version requires iOS 7.0 or later, but you can download the last compatible version". I have iOS version 6.1.6 on my Ipod 3rd generation (32GB). So, my question is, can I download iOS 8 onto this iPod, or is it too old, making my iPod pretty much useless??
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